22 Days Uganda Safari Gorillas, Primates and Wildlife Tours
22 Days Uganda Safari Gorillas, Primates, and Wildlife Tours
Our 22 Days Uganda Safari takes you to Uganda’s most picturesque parks with enormous wildlife and amazing landscapes. Encounter unique cultures in Uganda and a large variety of animals in Africa. Our Safari vacation will enable us to experience the thrilling Trekking to the Mountain Gorillas and chimpanzee hide sites, with memorable boat cruises and countless wildlife game drives.
The 22 Days Uganda Safari, primates, and wildlife tours offer the following experiences:
- Visit 6 national parks in Uganda
- Gorilla tracking in Bwindi
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Visit the source of the River Nile
- See the picturesque Sipi Falls
- Nature walk and primate watching in Bigodi Swamp
- Sunrise and sunset game drives
- Boat cruises
- See the numerous crater lakes
- Views of the Rwenzori Mountains
- Cross the Equator and stand in two hemispheres at the same time
- Tour the local community and the countryside towns
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport
We warmly welcome you upon arrival and transfer you to your Hotel for a good night’s rest.
Overnight stay: Carpe Diem (BB)/Laico Hotel (FB) /Serena Hotel (FB)
Day 2: Entebbe to Jinja 100 km, 2 hours
Wake up leisurely to breakfast and relaxation. We drive east through the Mabira Forest and sugarcane plantations, past the Jinja power dam. We visit the source of the Nile and take a walk along it.
In the afternoon, we can walk around the local communities to see the local way of living. It is also possible to go kayaking, quad biking, or horse riding.
Overnight stay: Nile Porch (BB)/ The Haven (FB), both overlooking the River Nile.
Day 3: Jinja – Sipi Falls 180 km, 3.5 hours
Today we drive through Mbale town and up the hilly road to Kapchorwa, then on to Sipi Falls. Here is a picturesque landscape by the slopes of Mount Elgon. In the afternoon, have a relaxing hike to the 3 beautiful waterfalls. Hanging homesteads and gardens overlook the area, offering stunning views of the endless Karamoja plains. Additionally, Sipi Falls plunges 100 meters, making it the highest waterfall in Uganda.
Overnight stay at Lacam Lodge (BB) / Sipi River Lodge (FB), both with views of the falls, mountains, and valleys below.
Day 4: Sipi Falls – Lira town 260 km, 5 hours
After a relaxing morning, we drive to Lira. On the way, we stop at the Nyero Rock paintings that depict local history and cultures dating back to the Stone Age. Also on the way, we have some stops for photos of the beautiful landscape. Lira is a vibrant local town with colourful markets.
Overnight stay: Lira Hotel (BB) / Lilian Towers (FB)
Day 5: Lira- Kidepo National Park 290 km, 6 hours
This morning, we transfer leisurely north through the rocky countryside to Kidepo. Descend into the beautiful Valley as you enjoy a game drive en route to the Lodge. Enjoy evening relaxation over the fireplace. Overlooking the wilderness.
In Uganda, the Kidepo Valley is one of the best parks, with a high chance of seeing big game such as lions, elephants, leopards, giraffes, and large herds of buffalo. The Park has Ostriches, and there are Hot springs in the north of the Park.
Overnight stay at the UWA Bandas /Nga Moru Camp (BB) / Apoka Lodge (FB) overlooking the wilderness.
Day 6: Kidepo Valley National Park
Have a morning game drive in the Valley below, where most of the big animals congregate. It is where the lions hunt, and the buffaloes, zebras, and elephants graze in groups and families.
Enjoy a sunset game drive in the Valley up the hill to the viewing point. Here are picturesque views of the various wildlife and the grassy plains below.
Overnight stay at the UWA Bandas /Nga Moru Camp (BB) / Apoka Lodge (FB) overlooking the wilderness.
Day 7: Kidepo National Park-Narus Valley
Early morning game drive in the beautiful Narus Valley of the Park. Cross the sand river up to the hot springs near the border Mountains. Relax by the springs and enjoy a snack.
Along the drive, you see ostriches, the rare dik-dik antelope, and more. In the afternoon, relax at the Lodge or visit a Karamajong village, a unique cultural and tribal experience only equal to the Maasai !!
Overnight stay at the UWA Bandas /Nga Moru Camp (BB) / Apoka Lodge (FB) overlooking the wilderness.
Day 8: Kidepo Valley drive south to Gulu, 250 km, 6 hours
Early morning game drives as you exit the Park and leisurely transfer through the wilderness and villages to Gulu town. Wind down at the Acholi Inn (BB) / Bomah Hotel (FB)
Day 9: To Murchison Falls, 130 km, 3 hours
In the morning, leisurely drive south to Murchison Falls National Park with several stops through the Park for photos and wildlife views. Murchison Falls is one of the must-see parks in Uganda. The main attractions are the birds and animals, the breathtaking waterfalls, and the River Nile as it flows toward the Mediterranean Sea.
Overnight stay: Murchison River Lodge (BB)/ Para Safari Lodge (FB)
Day 10: Murchison Falls National Park: Game drive and Boat cruise
We have an early morning game drive in the wilderness, as the predators return to their dens. Expect to see hyenas, lions, elephant herds, giraffes, buffaloes, and leopards.
Enjoy the afternoon boat trip upstream of the River Nile up to the bottom of the waterfalls. The boat is the ideal place to view and photograph bird species, hippos, and crocodiles as you sail up close to the shores and islands.
Overnight stay: Murchison River Lodge (BB)/ Para Safari Lodge (FB)
Day 11: Delta Boat to Hoima 150 km, 3 hours
Enjoy a morning relaxed Boat cruise downstream the River Nile up to the delta where the river meets Lake Albert. We go to the top of the Murchison Falls, where the River Nile gushes through a narrow gorge with a thunderous roar, falling meters below. Later, we drive past the picturesque Rift Valley escarpment south to Hoima town.
Overnight stay: Hotel Kontiki (BB) /Hoima Cultural Lodge (FB)
Day 12: Hoima to Kibale Forest 230 km, 6 hours.
After a sumptuous breakfast, we drive further south to Kibale Forest. The drive passes through villages, picturesque Banana, and tea plantations. You can take a walk around the Lodge as the sun sets and enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest or rural way of life.
Kibale Forest is a spectacular rainforest with numerous primate species, including chimpanzees, L’hoest monkeys, Red Colobus, and grey-cheeked Mangabeys.
Overnight stay: Chimpanzee Guest House (BB) / Primate Lodge (FB)
Day 13: Chimpanzee tracking in the Kibale forest
Start the day by trekking the trails for chimpanzee tracking. If you still have the energy for another adventure, head to the Bigodi Swamp for a guided nature walk to spot more primates and birds. Alternatively, you can immerse yourself in the local culture by visiting the community or exploring the nearby crater lakes.
Overnight stay: Chimpanzee Guest House (BB) / Primate Lodge (FB)
Day 14: Kibale Forest to Queen Elizabeth 160 km, 4 hours
The transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park has splendid views of the Mountains of the Moon. Along the way, make a stop by the Equator and stand in two hemispheres at the same time. Game drive as the sun sets over the savannah, then wind down at the Lodge overlooking the wilderness or the Kazinga channel. Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the best places to see lions in the wild.
Overnight stay: Kasenyi Safari Camp (BB) / Mweya Lodge (FB)
Day 15: Queen Elizabeth’s buffaloes, elephants, lions, many hippos, crocodiles, and leopards
Start the morning with an exciting game drive through the Park. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel toward Lake Edward, where you can admire the distant mountains of the Congo. This channel serves as a vital watering hole for wildlife and hosts the world’s largest gathering of hippos.
Overnight stay: Kasenyi Safari Camp (BB) / Mweya Lodge (FB)
Day 16: Ishasha wilderness and tree lions 100 km, 3 hours
Today, cross the Kazinga channel and continue south through Queen Elizabeth National Park to Ishasha. Enjoy a worthwhile game drive in search of the rare tree-climbing lions as the sunsets. Here, there is a pride of lions that climb the trees. Unusual in the lion kingdom!! The other unique animal in Ishasha is the Topi, a very fast runner and cousin to the Tsessebe.
Overnight stay: Ishasha Jungle Lodge (BB) / Ishasha Wilderness Camp (FB)
Day 17: Ishasha to Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla Forest 65 km, 2 hours /150 km, 5 hours
After breakfast and relaxation, we drive to Bwindi. On our way, we leisurely drive through hillside villages and have awesome views of the mountains.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a unique montane forest with many wildlife species and bird species. Bwindi is one of the 2 places in the world where you find endangered Mountain Gorillas!!
Overnight stay: Gorilla Mist Camp (BB) / Mahogany Springs Lodge (FB)
Day 18: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Gorillas and more primates
On the trails, Gorilla tracking! Early morning set off in the forest, the highlight being an encounter with a family of gorillas! You will have an hour with them for an experience that will last a lifetime.
Overnight stay: Gorilla Mist Camp (BB) / Mahogany Springs Lodge (FB)
Day 19: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to Lake Bunyonyi, 110 km, 4 hours
After a hearty breakfast and some relaxation, travel south through the terraced green hills and settlements of Uganda’s “Switzerland” toward Lake Bunyonyi, the country’s deepest and most beautiful lake. Once you arrive, spend the afternoon relaxing with a book or swimming in the bilharzia-free water. Alternatively, you can hike the surrounding hills, enjoy a community birding walk, or go canoeing on the lake.
Overnight stay: Sharp Island Lodge (FB) / Bird Nest (FB)
Day 20: Relaxing at Lake Bunyonyi
Day for relaxation by the lakeside or have a boat trip to the islands, including the Punishment Island. At the Lodge and while on the boat, you have beautiful views of the terraces and green hills one after another.
Overnight stay: Sharp Island Lodge (FB) / Bird Nest (FB)
Day 21: Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo 195 km, 4 hours
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely drive through the long-horned cattle country toward Lake Mburo National Park. In the afternoon, head out for a boat trip on the lake to experience the water-based wildlife. Finally, as night falls, embark on a night game drive for a high chance of spotting leopards, hyenas, and other nocturnal creatures.
Lake Mburo is one of the few national parks with giraffes and zebras, and the only Park with Elands and impalas in Uganda.
Stay at: the Rwakobo Rock (BB) on a hill bordering the Park or Mihingo Lodge (FB) on an outcrop overlooking the Park below.
Day 22: Lake Mburo to Entebbe 310 km, 5 hours
Enjoy a game walk in the morning. Walking safaris are possible since there are no elephants and lions in the Park. On our leisurely drive back, we can have another stopover at the Equator. Transfer to the airport for your flight.
End of the 22 Days Uganda Safari Gorillas, Primates, and Wildlife Tours
TOTAL PRICES for 2021 & 2022 of the 22 Days Uganda Safari Gorillas, Primates, and Wildlife tours
| Medium Range accommodations- (Full board) | 2 persons:
USD 4945 pp |
4 persons:
USD 4260 pp |
6 persons:
USD 3995 pp |
USD: 995 single-room supplement |
| High Budget accommodations- (Full board) | 2 persons:
USD 8120 pp |
4 persons:
USD 7395 pp |
6 persons:
USD 6910 pp |
USD: 1645 single-room supplement |
The above Price of 22 Days Uganda Safari Gorillas includes:
- Ground transfers
- 4×4 custom-built safari vehicle with knowledgeable driver/guide and fuel
- Bottled drinking water
- Accommodations with the mentioned meals
- Entrance fees to the National Parks and sites
The above Price excludes: all activities not mentioned in the Itinerary; insurance; flights and visas for Uganda; all meals and drinks not included with the accommodations; tips; and personal expenses such as laundry and communications.